Mott is a small town of 616 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $45,417
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mott stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mott is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mott city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.4
Mott's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mott costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mott, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$946
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mott's violent crime rate is 160.1 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
160.1 /100k
Property Crime
280.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mott is served primarily by MOTT-REGENT 1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mott, ND
National Avg
School District
MOTT-REGENT 1
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mott sees average highs of 26.8°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 56.7 inches of snow per year.
Mott's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mott roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,500 and median rent is $946/month.
Mott's violent crime rate is 160.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 280.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mott are operated by MOTT-REGENT 1.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mott, ND has a population of 616, a median household income of $45,417, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Mott averages 26.8°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches
with about 56.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mott, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58646.
The population of Mott, North Dakota is 616 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mott: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $66,500, median household income $45,417, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mott side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
